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FIRERAY 2000 OPTICAL BEAM SMOKE DETECTOR

PRODUCT APPLICATION AND SYSTEM DESIGN

LIST OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL 3 6. CONSTRUCTION 16

2. SALIENT FEATURES 3 7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 16

3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3 8. ORDERING INFORMATION 16

4. OPERATION 3 9. ASSOCIATED PUBLICATIONS 16

4.1 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION 3
4.2 SMOKE DETECTION 3
4.2.1 EXAMPLES OF THRESHOLD
SETTINGS 4
4.3 AUTO RESET 4
4.3.1 LINK SETTING FOR
AUTO RESET 4
4.4 AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL
(AGC) 4
4.4.1 LINK SETTING FOR (AGC
COMPENSATION) 4
4.5 FAULT INDICATION 4

5. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 4
5.1 GENERAL 4
5.2 LOOP POWERED OPERATION 4
5.3 RETRO-REFLECTIVE OPERATION 4
5.4 AREAS OF PROTECTION 5
5.4.1 BEAMS INSTALLED IN THE
APEX OF A PITCHED OR
NORTH LIGHT ROOF 5
5.4.2 BEAMS INSTALLED UNDER
A FLAT ROOF 5
5.5 CABLING 11
5.6 POWER SUPPLIES 11
5.7 ALIGNMENT AND TESTING 11
5.8 SETTING THE PCB LINKS 15

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1. GENERAL
The FIRERAY 2000 Optical Beam Smoke Detector is an
active infrared smoke detector. The system comprises a
Transmitter, a Receiver, and a Control Box.
A modulated infrared beam from Transmitter to Receiver is
analysed by the Control Box to determine whether smoke is
present. A fire alarm signal is generated when the Control
Box determines that smoke is causing partial obscuration of
the infrared beam.
The system is designed for use in large open type interiors
such as manufacturing plants, hangars and workshop areas,
power stations, shopping malls where the installation and
servicing of point-type detectors would prove difficult or
impractical, or cable tunnels where access is only possible at
either end.
The system can be used with any Tyco Conventional or
Addressable Fire Controller.
2. SALIENT FEATURES
• Beam range 5 metres to 100 metres
• Area of coverage 1400 square metres
• Selectable sensitivity
• Self-check and automatic compensation
• Manual or automatic reset
• Suitable for use with both conventional and
addressable controllers
• Fault/Fire interface to MINERVA controller
• Alarm relay may be latching or non latching
• Optional MINERVA loop-powered interface
module (LPBD520)
• Low current consumption
• Robust metal construction
• Flexible system design options
• Designed to conform to BS5839 Part 5
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3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
The Control Box has a fire indicator (red LED) on the front
panel. No operator controls are fitted. Other presets and
indicators are fitted inside the unit. The presets and status
indicators are accessible when the front panel of the unit is
opened. The presets and indicators mounted on the PCB
give status indications as an aid to setting up and fault
finding.
The Transmitter Unit has a range adjustment preset, (used
when setting up) which is located beneath a removable
grommet opposite the cable entry gland.
The Receiver Unit has no controls, indicators, or presets.
4. OPERATION
4.1 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The Transmitter Unit emits a beam of infrared light which is
pulse-modulated and collimated to produce a cone of
illumination of approximately 3 metres radius at 100 metres
range.
The Receiver Unit senses the transmitted beam amplifies it
and feeds it to the Control Box.
The Control Box examines received the signal to determine
if the received signal strength has changed from the
calibrated alignment value. Any change in signal strength is
analysed to check if it is above or below a certain reference
level, and is present for a required time. If the conditions are
met then the circuit responds by either adjusting the system
gain or by signalling a fault or an alarm.
4.2 SMOKE DETECTION
When smoke is present in the beam, the signal received is
reduced to a level determined by the density of the
smoke. In the event of the smoke reducing the signal
strength to a level between the specified alarm threshold and
93% obscuration for a period of between 5 to 10 seconds, the
fire alarm output is activated.
Three alarm thresholds can be selected.
i) 25% - 1.23 dB
ii) 35% - 1.87 dB
iii) 50% - 3.01 dB
Note:
1) The 25% threshold does not fully meet BS5839
r e q u i r e m e n t s fo r s t a b i l i t y ove r t h e f u l l
temperature range.
2) The 50% threshold is recommended for retro-
reflective operation.
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4.2.1 EXAMPLES OF THRESHOLD
SETTINGS
If the threshold level for a conventional beam Tx to Rx,
end-to-end was set at 25%. Then the threshold level for a
retro-reflective beam set up for a comparable response
would need to use the 35% setting.
Similarly, if the threshold level for a conventional beam Tx
to Rx end-to-end was set at 35%. Then the threshold level
for a retro-reflective beam set up for a comparable response
would need to use the 50% setting.
4.3 AUTO RESET
The Auto-reset function automatically resets the receiver
five seconds after a fault condition has been indicated if the
fault is no longer present.
4.3.1 LINK SETTING FOR AUTO RESET
The fire alarm may be latching or non-latching:
i) For latching operation set the link marked
‘ALARM’ to closed.
ii) For non-latching operation set the link to
open.
For MINERVA application use the latching setting and also
refer to publication 08A-02-D26.
4.4 AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL (AGC)
Long term degradation of signal strength by component
ageing or the accumulation of dirt on the optical surfaces
will not generate an alarm because of compensation
provided by the AGC circuit. The AGC circuit operates by
comparing the received signal against a standard at
predetermined time intervals. Differences of more than 7%
are corrected by the automatic selection of gain stages. The
AGC time is factory set to nominally 1.5 hours.
4.4.1 LINK SETTING FOR (AGC
COMPENSATION)
There are two options available when the AGC runs out of
compensation:
i) The Fireray will, when at the last stage of
gain, signal a fault.
In the event of further signal loss reducing the
signal to the alarm threshold, a Fire alarm will
be signalled. (This is to conform to BS5839
part 5). For option (i) set the link marked
‘COMP’ to open.
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ii) The Fireray will, when at the last stage of
gain, signal a fault. This will inhibit the Fire
alarm.
For option (ii) set the link marked ‘COMP’ to
closed.
4.5 FAULT INDICATION
A fault condition is signalled if the signal level is reduced
by more than 93% for a period in excess of 5 seconds. The
reduction in signal level may be caused through power
failure at the transmitter or mechanical blockage of the
beam, or other malfunction.
5. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
5.1 GENERAL
The beam can detect the presence of black or white smoke.
The beam range is between 5 metres to 100 metres.
The beam between the Transmitter (Tx) and Receiver (Rx)
must be between 0.3m and 0.6m below and parallel to the
ceiling of the building in which the detectors are installed.
The transmitter and receiver must be mounted so that the
beam emitted from the round glass area of the transmitter is
in line-of-sight with the round glass area of the receiver.
Each pair of detectors must be mounted on a firm structural
part of the building.
Note: Ensure that there is no source of infrared
(heat) near the detectors such as a heater, an
incandescent light bulb or direct sunlight.
The Control Box should be mounted at ground level, within
100 metres cable run of the receiver.
5.2 LOOP POWERED OPERATION
For details on loop powered operation and connections
refer to publication 08A-02-D26.
5.3 RETRO-REFLECTIVE OPERATION
Where the beam path is less than 10 metres or access to the
opposing wall is restricted or wiring to one of the heads is
difficult, the Fireray 2000 should be configured for retro-
reflective operation.
Note: For beam ranges of less than 10 metres, use
a retro-reflective configuration to avoid
receiver saturation.

For retro-reflective operation the two heads are mounted
side by side as closely as possible and a reflector is mounted
on the opposing wall. The number of reflectors required
varies proportionally with the distance between heads and
reflector.
Range: 2 metres to 25 metres: 1 reflector
Range: 25 metres to 35 metres: 4 reflectors (to form a
square)
Range: 35 metres to 45 metres: 6 reflectors (to form a
rectangle)
When using reflectors the gain of the Transmitter must be set
to full (max).
5.4 AREAS OF PROTECTION
The areas of protection for different roof styles are detailed
in this section, for examples see Fig. 1 to Fig. 5.
It is possible for the beam to pass through holes in wall but
the holes must be at least 20 cm diameter or the diameter of
the beam at the point along the beam path.
5.4.1 BEAMS INSTALLED IN THE APEX
OF A PITCHED OR NORTH LIGHT
ROOF
Where beam detectors are installed in the apex of a pitched
or north light roof, the width of the area protected by the
beam, can be increased.
The beam width in flat areas is 14 metres and this dimension
can be increased by 1% (14 centimetres) for each degree of
slope from the horizontal, up to a maximum increase of 25%
of slope (equating to 3.5 metres).
Note: This relaxation only applies to a beam mounted
in the apex.
5.4.2 BEAMS INSTALLED UNDER A FLAT
ROOF
For areas under a flat horizontal ceiling (less than 3.5
degrees from the horizontal) the maximum distance from
any adjacent parallel wall or partition must not exceed 8
metres when measured perpendicular to the beam on the
plan view.
In open areas the maximum permitted distance between
parallel beam smoke detectors is 14 metres when measured
perpendicular to the beam on the plan view.
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5.5 CABLING
Receiver Unit - The cable supplied with the receiver unit is
nominally one metre in length and unscreened, therefore it is
usually necessary to use a conduit box to connect between
the receiver unit cable and the cable to the Control
Box. Mount the conduit box as close as practicably possible
to the receiver unit so that the cable between conduit box and
receiver is kept as short, to reduce the possibility of
electomagnetic interference. Use screened cables and
terminate the screen braid to the cable gland on the control
box, refer to Fig. 17.
The maximum length of cable run between Rx unit and
control box should not exceed 100 metres.
Transmitter Unit - As with the receiver unit, the the cable
supplied with the transmitter unit is also nominally one
metre in length, and unscreened therefore use a conduit box
to connect between the transmitter unit cable and the
incoming power supply cable. Position the the conduit box
as close as practicable to the transmitter unit. Use screened
cables and terminate the screen braid to the cable gland on
the control box. or power supply casing if a separate supply
is used, refer to Fig. 17.
The terminal blocks in the control box accept a maximum of
2.5mm2 cable.
The size for the cables from the detectors is 0.5mm2. Use fire
resistant cable between the detectors and Control Box.
5.5.1 RECOMMENDED CABLES
MICC ‘P y ro ’ type cable is recomme nded for all
applications, as it provides excellent EMC performance,
high strength and superb long term fire resistance, however,
any good quality screened cable may be used. (Legislation
and building/local regulations permitting).
The most important aspect in meeting the required EMC
performance is the method of screen termination. Pigtails
are not sufficient. Good quality metal glands should be
used. The cable screens must be terminated at the gland and
have a 360 o connection to it. Also metal junction boxes
should be used where extensions are made to the supplied Tx
and Rx cables.
The screens should be terminated at metal junction box
glands, with the screen effectively passing through the metal
box MICC ‘Pyro’ glands are suitable for use both with pyro
cable and normal screened cable if the correct size is
chosen. The screen of the cable should be folded back over
the outer insulatiom of the cable and the gland olive should
be a push fit over this.
Whenever possible, avoid bunching the system cabling with
other factory/ building services wiring.
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Fig. 1 Beam Divergence

Fig. 2 Area of Protection

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Fig. 3 Flat Roofs

Fig. 4 Sloping Roofs

Fig. 5 Pitched and North Light Roofs

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Fig. 6 Control Box - Overall and Fixing Dimensions

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Fig. 7 Transmitter and Receiver Unit - Overall Dimensions

Fig. 8 Transmitter/Receiver - Mounting Bracket

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Fig. 9 Ceiling Mounting

Fig. 10 Wall Mounting

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5.6 POWER SUPPLIES 5.7 ALIGNMENT AND TESTING

The optical beam smoke detector can be powered from
either a 12 volt or 24 volt dc supply.
The Receiver unit derives its power from the Control Box.
The Transmitter unit may be powered from either the
Control Box or from a separate 12 volt or 24 volt dc supply.
If the optical beam smoke detector is being used with a
MINERVA addressable fire controller the power supply can
be derived the loop via a LPBD520 module.
If the optical beam smoke detector is being used with a
conventional fire controller the power is drawn from a
suitable 12 volt or 24 volt dc power supply unit.
The detectors need to be aligned so that they work
correctly. An Alignment Aid (Fig. 12) which consists of a
small box with a light mounted on it, is used during
commissioning to facilitate optimum beam alignment.
Supplied inside the Control Box is an acetate Test Card with
black markings on it. The markings pattern provides partial
obscuration of the beam when testing the FIRE and FAULT
functions.

Fig. 11 Connections to Alignment Aid

Fig. 12 Alignment Aid

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Fig. 13 Detector Cabling - Single LPBD or Conventional Configuration

Fig. 14 Detector Cabling - Two LPBD520s on the Same Loop or Two Different Loops or
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Fig. 15 Detector Cabling - Retro-reflective or Conventional Configuration

Fig. 16 Reflector - TKS 100x100

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Fig. 17 Cable Connections

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Fig. 18 PCB Layout

5.8 SETTING PCB LINKS

Set the links on the PCB to the positions required. See Table 1 below:

LINK POSITION
OPTION REQUIRED
ALARM COMP 25% 35% 50%

ALARM Non-latching OPEN - - - -

ALARM Latching CLOSED - - - -

COMP - AGC compensation to signal FAULT and OPEN - - - -

ALARM

COMP - AGC compensation to signal FAULT and CLOSED - - - -

inhibit ALARM

25% Obscuration threshold - - CLOSED OPEN OPEN

35% Obscuration threshold - - OPEN CLOSED OPEN

50% Obscuration threshold - - OPEN OPEN CLOSED

Table 1: Link Settings

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6. CONSTRUCTION Current drawn:

The Control Box is pressed sheet steel and finished in white. Control Box, Receiver and Transmitter:
Quiescent current: less than 13mA
The Detector Heads are cast in Zinc alloy and also finished
in white to match the Control Box. Alarm current: less than 20mA
The detector brackets are steel, finished in white. Control Box and Receiver only:
Quiescent current: less than 13mA
7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Alarm current: less than 20mA

OVERALL DIMENSIONS Transmitter only:

Control box Quiescent current: less than 13mA
Height: 260 Alarm current: less than 20mA
Width: 210
Optical wavelength: 880nm
Depth: 80
Weight: 2.25kg Electromagnetic Compatibility:

Transmitter/Receiver Unit heads EMC Equals or exceeds the

requirements of:
Height: 95 BS EN 50081-1 : 1992
Width: 80 BS EN 50082-1 : 1992
Depth: 115
Weight (with brackets): 0.4kg Note: The above standards fulfil the requirements of
the European Directive for EMC (89/336/EEC).
Colour: All units finished in white
to RAL9010 Tolerance to Beam Misalignment:
Transmitter: ± 0.5o
Environmental:
Receiver: ± 0.5o
Storage temperature: -20oC to +55oC
(Reflector TKS 100 x 100 Temp Range -20oC to +60oC)
Operating temperature: -20oC to +55oC
Humidity: up to 95% (non condensing)
Enclosure IP rating: IP54 8. ORDERING INFORMATION
Fireray 2000 complete: 516-015-006A
Electrical Charactristics: Fireray 2000 complete: 516-015-006T
Supply voltage: +11.5V to 28V dc LPBD520: 557-180-217
Retro-Reflector (TKS 100 x 100): 516-015-007
Alignment Aid: 516-015-008

9. ASSOCIATED PUBLICATIONS
15A-02-D1 ‘MINERVA’ RANGE OF ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE CONTROLLERS -
PRODUCT APPLICATION AND SYSTEM DESIGN
20A-02-D1 T880 FIRE CONTROLLERS - PRODUCT APPLICATION AND SYSTEM DESIGN
20A-02-D1 T881 FIRE CONTROLLERS - PRODUCT APPLICATION AND SYSTEM DESIGN
08A-02-D26 LPBD520 LOOP POWERED BEAM DETECTOR INTERFACE MODULE -
PRODUCT APPLICATION AND SYSTEM DESIGN

CB/jm 12th January 2001

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